On 13th June 2025, Bura Catholic Parish came alive with a spirit of learning, reflection, and transformation as 80 young people gathered for a dynamic AHAPPY training seminar. The session was spearheaded by passionate AHAPPY trainees from the parish, who were implementing one of the key activities they had planned
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Empowering Young People by Championing the Dignity and Rights of the African Child
In this June 2025 issue of AJANews, AJAN joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of the African Child, observed on 16th June. This day offers an opportunity to celebrate the resilience and progress of African children while also reflecting on their fundamental rights to safety,
Celebrating Legacy, Learning, and Service: St. Aloysius Gonzaga Feast Day at St. Al’s, School of Hope
On Sunday, 29th July 2025, St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School in Nairobi, Kenya, held a heartfelt celebration to honour their patron saint, St. Aloysius Gonzaga—a young Jesuit known for his deep faith, compassion, and unwavering service to the vulnerable. The event brought together students, staff, alumni, and special guests in
Igniting Careers and Purpose: Jesuit Youth Office Hosts Career Development Session at University of Zimbabwe
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Jesuit Youth Office hosted a career development session for fourth-year students at the University of Zimbabwe. This gathering was both a celebration of the students’ academic journey and a time of preparation for the next chapter—life beyond university. The event featured a keynote address
Zimbabwean Youth Empowered for Faithful Leadership and Life Beyond School
From June 20 to 22, 2025, the Zimbabwe Young Christian Students (ZYCS) of the Gweru Diocese hosted a transformative study session at Regina Mundi High School. Bringing together 40 high school students, the three-day program focused on integral youth development, spiritual formation, and career guidance. Designed to build community and
Honoring African Child Day at Saint Joseph Development Programmes, Kangemi, Kenya
On June 16th, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) joined the rest of the continent in commemorating African Child Day 2025, celebrated this year under the theme: “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010.” The day served as an important reminder of the ongoing need to protect, promote, and
JUC conducts 2025 visits to partner schools to assess the AHAPPY program implementation-Rwanda
Throughout May and early June 2025, the Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) conducted a series of school visits to monitor the continued implementation of the AHAPPY Generation Program in various partner schools across Rwanda. These visits aimed to assess progress, encourage students, and strengthen the impact of the value-based youth formation
The Contribution of Medicine to the Restoration of Human Dignity by Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM), Burundi
On the peaceful hills of Bujumbura, a discreet yet powerful and transformative voice works each day to restore the dignity of human life, especially for the most vulnerable. The Association of Jesuit Fathers of Burundi/Service Yezu Mwiza (APJB/SYM) is a non-profit organization and a socio-medical center operating under the authority
Empowering Youth Through Skills: 2025 Vocation and Skills Acquisition Program Begins at Holy Family Catholic Parish, Liberia
The 2025 Vocation and Skills Acquisition Program at Holy Family Catholic Parish in Caldwell, Monrovia, Liberia, was officially rolled out in the month of May. The training began with the Mass of the Holy Spirit held at Holy Family Catholic Church, the Mass served as the spiritual opening for the
AACOSE 8; Showcasing Strength of Youth-led innovation in designing scalable and sustainable solutions
Following African Jesuit AIDS Network-JCAM participation at the 8th edition of the Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship (AACOSE) that was held from May 14th to 16th, 2025, at Tangaza University, Nairobi, Kenya, we had the opportunity to showcase a range of inspiring youth-led innovations rooted in the principles of
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